Fast Pass to Pure Grace
On our recent trip to Disney, the boys and I raced through the fast pass lane on Space Mountain. We flew right by the ones waiting in the regular line. When we got to a stopping point, Zachary turned and asked, “What if someone entered the regular line, then when no one was looking, crossed […]
My near-death experience
Saturday I had a near-death experience. Or it felt that way at the time, and even more so as I reflect back on the event. I can’t help but wonder what I will never know. Were we spared because we prayed? This question is tough and unanswerable. We all know someone who prayed for protection […]
When We Stop Trying To Figure God Out
Before I began writing, I was a CPA. I still have that side of my brain, the part that wants to analyze, categorize, and finalize. I want to look at life and see the full circle. Typically, whatever I’m experiencing, I’m looking for what God is doing in it and through it. “Oh, that’s why […]
We Only Have 18 Summers
Last week was an emotional week full of activity. Thursday Andrew graduated kindergarten, Jacob and Zachary each won awards in their grades that had me and Steve sobbing messes, and Friday ended the school year. Saturday I attended the senior graduation ceremony at our small christian school. I expected it to be like any other […]
So How Was Your Mother’s Day?
I’m always embarrassed when I enter the checkout line at Trader Joe’s. It’s a small store with small buggies, and I roll in with a cart overflowing. My grocery items made known I was indeed a mother, so the checkout girl scanned item after never-ending item and asked, “So how is your Mother’s Day so […]
When Your Child’s Successes Look Different
In my opinion, grades are overrated. In fact, I wrote about it, reposted it, and it’s been one of my most popular posts. I think because we are such a visual world and share successes with such ease, some of us are left to feel a bit like a failure when our successes take on […]
